Human Services

SEVERE WEATHER CENTERS

Shelter locations and dates will change based on the needs of the community and updates will be posted on this page.

TEMPORARY SEVERE WEATHER SHELTER

Faith Community Fellowship - OPEN 11/24 - 11/29
1427 Monte Vista Drive Mount Vernon
7pm - 7am
Contact person is Madeleine Anthony
360-416-2014

SEASONAL WINTER SHELTERS

• First Steps Center Winter Shelter
  • Adults 18+
  • First come first served
  • Check in daily at 3 PM at the Welcome Home Skagit Resource Center Located at the Salem Lutheran Church 2529 N. Laventue Rd. Mount Vernon
  • Opening tentatively November 16th, 2023
• Family Promise Winter Shelter
  • Pregnant and parenting families
  • Opening November 16th, 2023
  • Call for intake 360-854-0743
  • Email: communicationteam@familypromiseskagit.org

Please contact each program directly if you would like to volunteer or make donations.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SEVERE WEATHER TEMPORARY SHELTER HOST?

Contact Madeleine Anthony, Housing Resource Coordinator (360) 416-2014 manthony@co.skagit.wa.us for any questions, ideas, or support needed to become a host site.

VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers should be 18 years and older and will complete a background check before their first shift. Volunteers only fill shifts when it works well for them. All are welcome!

Interested in becoming a potential volunteer?
Contact Madeleine Anthony, Housing Resource Coordinator (360) 416-2014 manthony@co.skagit.wa.us
Or Visit:  Skagit County Volunteer Resource Center

RESOURCES

1. Community Safety Classes at Skagit YMCA  
2. Red Cross Trainings
3. Skagit County DEM Trainings
4. Additional information about Skagit County Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
5. Skagit County Severe Weather Shelter Guide: An optional guidebook with checklists and resources for shelter Hosts. We offer a word version so that you may choose to modify the guide to meet your program needs.

Shelter Host Support Request Form
Download and fill out the request form and email the completed form to: manthony@co.skagit.wa.us

OTHER SERVICES FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS

Housing Resource Center, Community Action
 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday (closed Wednesdays), 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
330 Pacific Place, Mount Vernon
(360) 416-7585

Walk-in to Community Action
(330 Pacific Place, MV) during Housing Resource Center Hours. You can also apply for services at the Anacortes Family Center in Anacortes, Samish Indian Nation in Anacortes, or the East County Resource Center in Concrete.  Youth (24 or under) may also apply at Northwest Youth Services or at the YMCA Oasis Teen Center.

Additional information about Skagit County Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
Please contact Madeleine Anthony, Housing Resource Coordinator, if you would like to share or update any information (360) 416-2014 or manthony@co.skagit.wa.us